Anglesey
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Anglesey
Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”
Example Sentences
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In June 2023, the BBC reported Anglesey had seen the biggest jump in holiday home users in England and Wales over the past 10 years.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The magical phenomenon, known as bioluminescence, was spotted by onlookers at Penmon Point on Anglesey on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Among those hoping to catch a glimpse of the bird near the Anglesey Wall on Sunday was ornithologist and artist Richard Partis.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Wales sometimes plays itself, like in British comedy “Gavin & Stacey,” which was filmed in Barry, or detective thriller “Under Salt Marsh,” which shot in Anglesey and Gwynedd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
At last, Dad swayed up to Anglesey, raised his left hand 'cause his right was so busted, and did this...”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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